Which Virtual Desktop Is Right For Your Team? AppStream 2.0 vs. WorkSpaces

Organizations are turning to AWS EUC to enable their remote workforce, connect global teams, modernize their legacy systems, and more. But with multiple virtual desktops to choose from, it can be hard to know which solution is best for your use case. To guide your decision-making process, here’s a breakdown of Amazon AppStream 2.0 versus Amazon WorkSpaces from the EUC experts at SynchroNet.

Feature

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Persistence

Persistent solutions operate like a standard desktop, with custom settings and local storage. Non-persistent solutions don’t have local storage and load from a standard image each time.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Cost

Choose to pay for AWS EUC based on either a flat fee per user or an hourly rate based on your consumption.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Deployment

Deploy your AWS EUC fleet with ease.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

System Compatibility

AWS EUC is compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Android/iOS
  • Or, run your virtual desktop on any device using your browser

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Security

Adapt AWS EUC for your security and compliance requirements.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Management

Simplify your image management, onboarding, cost-optimization, and more.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Powered by AWS

Your fleet is backed by the reliability and affordability of Amazon Web Services.

Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon WorkSpaces

Still have questions? Learn more or connect with an EUC expert at www.synchronet.com.